US Bridges

Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020C03276239

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,026
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,026 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,436 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVista Road EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.55 MI E of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6581, -95.14695
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,026 (2018)
Projected traffic8,436 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,026 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Road EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.